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November 22, 2023

The Messenger wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving with those you love. We will be closed Thursday, No...

November 22, 2023

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Board members, staff members and members of Norman “Jerry” Reaves’ family attended a special d...

Golf Classic to raise money for Barrie Center

Barrie Center receives state grant money

November 22, 2023

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $2.4 million to agencies that provide profe...

Gadsden Fire Department kicks off annual Toys From Santa drive

November 22, 2023

The Gadsden Fire Department is now accepting donations for its annual Toys from Santa program. The p...

Gadsden City marching band to perform at Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade

November 21, 2023

Photo courtesy of GCHS Marching Band: The Gadsden City High School Marching Band visited Washington, D.C....

Local stores to benefit from increased holiday spending

November 17, 2023

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Holiday spending in Alabama is projected to reach $18.75 billion this year, which is a four percent rise from 2022. Alabamians spent 5.6 percent more during Nove...

Gadsden State hosts first annual women’s self defense course

November 17, 2023

Photo courtesy of Gadsden State Police Department. By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Gadsden State Community College’s newly-formed police department held its f...